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3 Cognitive Pitfalls of Mental Models

Dec 23, 2021
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INSIGHT

Nature of Mental Models

  • Mental models help us understand one system by applying knowledge from another domain.
  • They are fundamentally incomplete but guide our expectations in various contexts.
INSIGHT

Dangers of Overfitting Models

  • Overfitting happens when a model fits too specifically, limiting its usability for varied cases.
  • Overfit mental models can lead to overconfidence and misclassification of problems.
ADVICE

Avoid Resistance to Change

  • Regularly update or replace mental models as conditions change.
  • Avoid sticking to outdated models, even if they were once effective.
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